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Ran three miles up a huge hill-onto the moor in total darkness with only my son's lego torch for company. Returned home feeling like a brave warrior only to find my son and husband on the X-Bo...read more

Ran three miles up a huge hill-onto the moor in total darkness with only my son's lego torch for company. Returned home feeling like a brave warrior only to find my son and husband on the X-Box saying those immortal words 'Have you been out? Thought you were upstairs!'

Look at that pace! I got distracted and ended up sitting by the clear waters of the waterfall in the sunshine. Was in no rush to get anywhere and just enjoyed the peace and quiet. Didn't burn ...read more

Look at that pace! I got distracted and ended up sitting by the clear waters of the waterfall in the sunshine. Was in no rush to get anywhere and just enjoyed the peace and quiet. Didn't burn many calories but had a lovely time!

Had to wait until the evening to run because, in a bizarre twist of events, the weather was actually too hot! I know- weird huh! Great early evening run in the warm spring sunshine. Lazy mist hangi...read more

Had to wait until the evening to run because, in a bizarre twist of events, the weather was actually too hot! I know- weird huh! Great early evening run in the warm spring sunshine. Lazy mist hanging over the reservoir, wild flowers dancing in the breeze... aaah, Spring is finally here (for this week at least!)

Accidental speed work! Was late picking my son up from karate so ran the three up hill miles as fast as I could. Perhaps I should ask him to stand at the finish line when I do my half marathon, mig...read more

Accidental speed work! Was late picking my son up from karate so ran the three up hill miles as fast as I could. Perhaps I should ask him to stand at the finish line when I do my half marathon, might inspire me to go faster!

Phew! Enjoyed the run but really wanted to break the hour... look how close I was! Got stuck in the first mile loop behind a group that wouldn't move.. otherwise I'm sure I would have don...read more

Phew! Enjoyed the run but really wanted to break the hour... look how close I was! Got stuck in the first mile loop behind a group that wouldn't move.. otherwise I'm sure I would have done it. Never mind, there's always next time. Happy Sunday everyone.

You will break the hour next time, I would out my shirt on it. Still a great run Kelly. Good to see on your blog that you are still running with the Striders, although you don't seem to be logging all your runs on DM.

Slower today- deliberately set myself a hilly challenge, used Gary the Garmin to make sure I stayed under 11 minute miles. Some of these hills though... phew! Looked like a snow lady by the end of ...read more

Slower today- deliberately set myself a hilly challenge, used Gary the Garmin to make sure I stayed under 11 minute miles. Some of these hills though... phew! Looked like a snow lady by the end of the run!

Well, I said I would join a club and I did! What a lovely bunch of people and hey everyone, I wasn't last. In fact, I did okay. Great people, lovely run, will definitely be returning on Thursd...read more

Well, I said I would join a club and I did! What a lovely bunch of people and hey everyone, I wasn't last. In fact, I did okay. Great people, lovely run, will definitely be returning on Thursday for a spot of mid-week fun.

Fantastic news, well done you! It will be great for you, it sounds like you have chosen a good club that suits you. I'm very pleased. Keep attending regularly and your running will really progress! :-))

Awful. Really cross with myself. Have resolved to join a proper running club and take some advice on how to improve my running. Really sucked today. Grumpy! Grumpy! Grumpy! (Hope everyone had a nic...read more

Awful. Really cross with myself. Have resolved to join a proper running club and take some advice on how to improve my running. Really sucked today. Grumpy! Grumpy! Grumpy! (Hope everyone had a nice Sunday though!)

Sorry Paul but I disagree! OK, you don't NEED a running club, but it can be a great source of friendship, motivation and advice. Joining a club was the one thing that made a huge difference to my running. Yes Kelly, join a club!

Took Gary the Garmin (sad I know, but I do like everything to have a name) out for his initiation run. It was freezzzzzzzing. I spent 5 miles running into the wind. Still enjoyed myself (though I s...read more

Took Gary the Garmin (sad I know, but I do like everything to have a name) out for his initiation run. It was freezzzzzzzing. I spent 5 miles running into the wind. Still enjoyed myself (though I spent more time looking at my wrist than the path).

Really enjoyed the run (despite the horrible wind and rain). My Garmin arrived today- unfortunately on charge so unavailable for this run. Can't wait to go running again though, this time with...read more

Really enjoyed the run (despite the horrible wind and rain). My Garmin arrived today- unfortunately on charge so unavailable for this run. Can't wait to go running again though, this time with my funky new gadget on my wrist!

I got a grey one- the Forerunner 110 and it's fab. It does exactly what I want it to do: distance, pace and time... no bells and whistles. Paul, I am definitely it's slave. I nearly fell into the road playing with the back light on Saturday's long run!